USDA Research Grants for Small and Mid-Size Farms – Due September 26

If you have a research project that promotes and improves the sustainability and profitability of a small or midsized farm or ranch, you can apply for funding through the USDA Small Business Innovation Research Program. In your application, make sure to emphasize how the project can benefit rural communities and other farmers, and how the information will be shared among the small farm community. Awards range from $70,000 to $100,000.

Applications are due September 26th, 2013. Click here for full grant details and here to fill out an application. For more information, contact Charles Cleland at ccleland@nifa.usda.gov.

About the Resource Spotlight

This blog shines a spotlight on some of Farm Aid's favorite resources, tools and other timely opportunities for family farmers and farm advocates.

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